FAQ
Common questions
Most skincare products need 30–60 seconds of absorption time before the next layer. Active ingredients like retinol or vitamin C benefit from 15–20 minutes. Layered Skincare automates this timing for you — just tap start and follow the prompts.
Yes — VoiceOver is supported across every screen. Every interactive element has a descriptive label and hint, the timer announces phase changes, and we ship a custom rotor so VoiceOver users can move between routines and steps efficiently. We test from AX1 through AX5.
Yes. Layered Skincare scales every screen up to AX5 Dynamic Type with adaptive layouts that switch from rows to columns at accessibility sizes. Reduce Motion is respected app-wide — animations crossfade instead of slide, and decorative loops pause.
Yes. Every interactive element has a Voice Control input label, touch targets meet the 44pt minimum, and screens are grouped logically for Switch Control navigation. The Apple Watch app is fully hands-free.
No. Layered Skincare works great on iPhone and iPad alone with visual timers and sound alerts. The Apple Watch adds haptic taps on your wrist — perfect when your hands are busy with skincare — but it's completely optional.
Yes. Layered Skincare is a true universal app — iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch — with adaptive layouts designed for each canvas. iPad gets larger calendars, side-by-side routine editing, and statistics with room to breathe.
Skincare layering is the practice of applying products in a specific order — typically thinnest to thickest consistency — with wait times between steps to allow absorption. Proper layering maximizes the effectiveness of each product.
Yes. All your routines and progress data stay on your device. No accounts, no cloud storage of personal data. We use anonymous, aggregate product analytics (PostHog) to improve the app — nothing personal, no tracking across other apps.
Pro ($4.99, one-time purchase) unlocks unlimited routines and steps, custom wait times, full statistics history, Apple Watch complications, auto background sync, and advanced streak tracking. No subscriptions.
Layered Skincare supports cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, sunscreen, retinol, face mask, eye cream, and custom product types. Each has scientifically-informed default apply and wait times that you can customize.
Yes. Free users get preset wait times based on product type. Pro users can set any custom duration for both the apply phase and the wait phase of each step.
Yes. Layered Skincare is fully offline — no internet connection needed. Your routines, timer, and statistics all work without WiFi or cellular data.